Petition #20380306

Abstract

Petitioning by his mother Margaret Gibbs, Jacob Gibbs, a man of color, states that John Graham illegally holds him as a slave. Apprehending that "he is entitled to his freedom by the Laws of this State," Jacob asks the court to summon Graham "to answer the complaint of your Petitioner."

Result: Partially granted.

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Repository: Delaware State Archives, Dover, Delaware

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